Obesity among New Zealand four-year-old children is continuing to decline, but one in three children are still considered overweight, a new University of Otago study shows.
May 24, 2022
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The regions that form the reading network in the brain mainly develop in the first two years of primary school. After that, the growth of these brain regions stabilises. This has been shown by a year-long study conducted ...
Aug 30, 2021
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At the weekend, Victorian Premier Dan Andrews announced all the state's primary school kids would return to school for Term 4. This is an update from the previously planned staggered return to primary school, which would ...
Sep 28, 2020
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Many children may be confused and frightened about the COVID-19 pandemic, but parents can do a lot to help children cope and stay safe during the outbreak, a University of Mississippi psychology professor advises.
Mar 27, 2020
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(HealthDay)—Physical activity is closely linked to development of a child's mental skills—ones essential to academic success and navigating challenges they'll face throughout life.
Feb 12, 2019
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Many education experts believe children's preschool years are important to their educational development and preparation for success in school. Although the benefits of attending preschool may seem apparent, limited evidence ...
Nov 15, 2016
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Sleep researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst today offer the first research results showing that classroom naps support learning in preschool children by enhancing memory. Children who napped performed significantly ...
Sep 23, 2013
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(Medical Xpress) -- Preschool children exposed to domestic violence and additional traumatic events are at increased risk for developing traumatic stress disorder, a new University of Michigan study shows.
Aug 20, 2012
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Parents who feel guilty about letting their young children watch too many fantasy movies on TV can relax.
Mar 22, 2012
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What type of childcare arrangements do parents choose before their children are 18 months old? Does the choice of childcare affect children's language skills and mental health at the age of five?
Sep 27, 2011
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